Skilled professional looking for part-time employment as supplementary income. Desire an opportunity where hard work, accountability, compassion, and responsibility are a daily routine.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Illinois Department of Human Services
Dwight
10.2024 - Current
Actively participate in classroom and on-the-job training in the basic elements of nursing care, first aid, and hygiene.
Provide personal care services for individuals in bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding.
Encouraged individuals to develop self-care skills, enhancing their independence and confidence.
Escort individuals to various community outings and events.
Monitored and reported changes in individuals' behavior, physical condition, and personal needs to inform care strategies.
Recorded vital signs of patients during routine assessments.
Assist with ambulation and various other physically supportive techniques.
Understand and follow policies and procedures.
Provided comprehensive care for individuals with developmental disabilities by conducting activities, documenting responses to care, and facilitating access to community services.
Provide active treatment and habilitation services for individuals.
Stockroom
ACC Electronix
Normal
10.2023 - 04.2024
Ensure stockroom fulfills responsibilities of receiving incoming material, ships completed assemblies to customers, kits work orders for production, completes inventory cycle counts to meet departmental goals.
Utilize ERP system Global Shared Services that pertains to the stockroom.
Conduct employee reviews. Conduct employee disciplinary action as necessary.
Work with scheduling for demand forecasts and conflicts that may arise.
Standardize procedures to improve efficiency.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and professional work environment by utilizing 5S/ lean.
Production Group Leader
Rivian
Normal
03.2023 - 10.2023
Supervised team flowing vehicles efficiently through end of line after quality checks and test drives.
Trained, developed, and evaluated team members.
Maintained strong relationships with production managers regarding schedules and support.
Monitored and controlled capital and expense spending.
Maintained safety protocols for employees and verified that all production equipment operated safely.
Developed documentation for processesetermined team member activity including hiring, firing, performance, wage, and salary reviews.
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Aftertreatment Project Lead
Caterpillar
Pontiac
01.2022 - 02.2023
Led project involving part presentation of kitted steel for welders. Improved efficiency by 60% by reducing waste of looking for kitted steel/ missing steel.
Led project involving 5S/ lean involving workflow. Reduced waste and improved productivity by 70%.
Identified operational issues impacting ergonomics, safety, efficiency, and quality, leading to targeted improvements.
Collaborated with internal and external agencies to develop and manage projects, enhancing system and process efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Production Manager
Caterpillar
Pontiac
04.2012 - 12.2021
Implemented 5,082 continuous improvement ideas, 1,010 being safety related.
8 years without a recordable injury
Oversaw daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow and safety standards.
Implemented process improvements that enhanced manufacturing efficiency, contributing to waste reduction.
Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, streamlining processes and improving operational flow.
Managed production schedules to align with supply chain and customer demands.
Executed operational plan meeting departmental goals in Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, Productivity, and Cost Efficiciency.
Identified, analyzed, and acted to eliminate bottlenecks, defect rates, safety hazards, and maintenance issues.
Team Lead
Caterpillar
Pontiac
05.2008 - 03.2012
Facilitated collaboration among 42 team members across 2 value streams, enhancing cross-functional communication in manufacturing.
Updated and maintained Fuel Systems Facility Metrics (ISO9001)
Analyzed budgets and reported cost vs spend control to Section Managers, aiding in financial oversight and decision-making.
Coordinated and developed training material for the plant, providing lasting resources for ongoing employee development.
Lathe Operator
Caterpillar
Pontiac
09.2006 - 04.2008
Operated 4 lathes to manufacture precision components for fuel injectors, ensuring high quality standards.
Interpreted and followed control plans, operational drawings, tool lists, and work instructions to maintain operational efficiency.
Executed gauging and quality checks according to control plan requirements, consistently maintaining tight tolerances.
Monitored and controlled variation in each process.
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